Tarumã Waterfall
Cachoeira do Tarumã
A small waterfall park on the northwest side of Manaus, where tea-coloured water spills over a rock ledge. It is a popular weekend spot for locals and easy to reach.
Tarumã Waterfall lies in the Tarumã district northwest of Manaus. It is a rock ledge on the Tarumã stream (Igarapé do Tarumã) where the drop is modest but the water spreads wide. The water is tea-coloured, and the surrounding area retains a patch of secondary forest. This is the closest waterfall to the city centre. On weekends local families come to swim and picnic, and there are snack stalls nearby. The facilities are basic, and water quality depends on the season and upstream conditions, so check the notices on site before going in. It suits visitors who have half a day to spare and are not going to President Figueiredo. A taxi takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Moon Beach (Praia da Lua)
- Arena da Amazônia
- CIGS Zoo
- Rubber Plantation Museum (Seringal Vila Paraíso)
- Bosque da Ciência (INPA)
- Rio Negro Bridge
- Museum of the Amazon (MUSA)